The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, Nicholas Buxton, recently visited Celtic Harmony Camp to celebrate the coming of Spring with the planting of a rare Black Poplar tree with Directors Clare Holt-Parrella and Luca Parrella. During his visit the High Sheriff met with visiting schoolchildren from High Leigh Primary School in Hoddesdon who were hunting the Mammoth on a Prehistory trip back in time to the Stone Age, and explored the Prehistory Centre with Assistant Curator, Dr Lauren Shaw, to uncover the stories behind the venue’s Iron Age artefacts.
The visit resonated with the High Sheriff’s yearly theme, ‘Nurture through Nature’, which promotes the vital link between the outdoors and mental wellbeing. Having grown up on a Hertfordshire family farm, Nicholas shared his passion for the natural world, noting the restorative power that green spaces offer the local community.
Upon his visit, the High Sheriff remarked
“Thank you to Clare and Luca for showing me around Celtic Harmony. Here is a remarkable, immersive experience introducing primary school groups to life in the Iron Age; to hunting, crafts and bread-making, as well as to the story of prehistoric trade routes and patterns of migration.
Busloads of wide-eyed children discover the hardships and challenges of this primitive existence; they explore the campsite’s roundhouses, woodland, and green spaces; “learning through doing”. Children on free school meals are supported, so everyone can attend.”
Clare Holt-Parrella, CEO of Celtic Harmony Camp added
“We are delighted to be reopening at weekends for visitors to enjoy our woodland trail, refreshments in The Woodland Bistro, and the Easter Dragon Quest—a fun-packed day out during the Easter holidays.”
Luca Parrella, Manager Directors also said
“We were honoured to host the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, Nicholas Buxton, at Celtic Harmony Camp, aligning with his annual theme of ‘Nurture through Nature’. As an open-air museum set in 13 acres of ancient woodland, Celtic Harmony is the perfect venue for celebrating our natural and cultural heritage through immersive, experiential learning for all ages.”
The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire planted a Black Poplar tree at Celtic Harmony Camp.
The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire exploring the Prehistory Centre with Assistant Curator, Dr Lauren Shaw.
The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire visiting the reconstructed Iron Age roundhouse.
The High Sheriff of Hertfordshire pictured with pupils from High Leigh Primary School.